New Academy planned in Portland

Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Academy employee Nin Eaton (right) measures out the length of an arrow as she prepares to cut a set for customers Leeza Rodriguez (from back left), Elsa Perez and Kassandra Perez at the new archery section inside the Academy Sports + Outdoors in Corpus Christi. Renovations are being done throughout the existing store, and a new location in Portland is scheduled to open in the spring.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times George Piperis (center) tries on a pair of sunglasses Thursday as he and George Halkias look through the newly expanded display case at the Academy Sports + Outdoors in Corpus Christi. Renovations are being done throughout the existing store, and a new location in Portland is scheduled to open in the spring.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times A field along Northshore Boulevard in Portland is the expected site of a new Academy Sports + Outdoors, according to officials with the Portland Chamber of Commerce.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times New tile has been laid (top right) to replace the old store tile as work continues at the Academy Sports + Outdoors in Corpus Christi. Renovations are being done throughout the existing store, which will include new carpeting, displays and open concept departments.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Customers shop in a new archery section with new wood work and displays Thursday at the Academy Sports + Outdoors in Corpus Christi. Renovations are being done throughout the existing store, and a new location in Portland is scheduled to open in the spring.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times A new archery shooting area is expected to open soon at the Academy Sports + Outdoors in Corpus Christi. Renovations are being done throughout the existing store, and a new location in Portland is scheduled to open in the spring.

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Michael Zamora/Caller-Times Renovations are being done throughout the existing store, and a new location in Portland is scheduled to open in the spring.